The Army officer underwent a bone marrow transplant in 2015 and had gone through several chemotherapy treatments.

NUIG Boat Club paid tribute to the 17-time Irish senior championship winner, and said: “It is with great sadness that we heard of the passing of NUIGBC alumnus Paul Giblin earlier this afternoon.

“Paul was an exceptional athlete whose humility and positive attitude inspired those around him. Paul achieved phenomenal success at both a national and international level, with wins at the
Irish National Championships and Henley Royal Regatta. His success continued when he coached several NUIGBC crews to victory in 2013.

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Trinity Regatta bosses added: “It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Paul Giblin this afternoon.

“A former rower with Bish Rowing Club, NUIG Boat Club and Rowing Ireland; Paul achieved incredible success at the Irish National Championships and at Henley Royal Regatta. He returned to coach crews of NUIGBC and switched to cycling, excelling in both.

“We would like to express our deepest sympathies to Paul’s family, friends and former crewmates. He leaves a great legacy of achievement and contribution to the sports of rowing and cycling. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”

He will be laid to rest on Wednesday after funeral mass at St Oliver Plunkett Church, Renmore at noon.